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BROWN DEER VILLAGE BOARD

JANUARY 6, 2003 MEETING MINUTES

HELD AT THE BROWN DEER VILLAGE HALL

4800 WEST GREEN BROOK DRIVE

The meeting was called to order by President Jaberg at 7:30 P.M.

I. Roll Call

Present: Village President Jaberg, Trustees: Askew, Baker, Krueger, Kundinger, Nealy, Schilz

Excused: None

Also Present: Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager; Todd Schmidt, Assistant Village Manager; Steven Rinzel, Chief of Police

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Persons Desiring to be Heard

None.

IV. Consideration of Minutes: December 16, 2002 - Regular Meeting

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Schilz to approve the December 16, 2002 regular meeting minutes. The motion carried unanimously.

V. Unfinished Business

A) Resolution No. 03-, “Authorizing the Borrowing of $824,408 from the State Trust Fund”

Mr. Van Gompel explained that after receiving the application for the State Trust Fund loan, staff noticed that the resolution approved at the December 16, 2002 Board meeting did not meet the timing requirements of the loan application. The resolution is being presented in order to satisfy the requirement that the resolution had to be approved after December 20, 2002.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to approve Resolution No. 03-, “Authorizing the Borrowing of $824,408 from the State Trust Fund”. The motion carried unanimously.

VI. New Business

A) Resolution No. 03-, “Resolution Designating Village Hall as the Common Polling Place for the February 18, 2003 Spring Primary Election”

Mr. Van Gompel explained that light turnout is expected for the February Spring Primary election since the only candidates appearing on the ballot will be circuit court judges. By consolidating the three polling places into one will reduce the cost to administer the elections.

It was moved by Trustee Nealy and seconded by Trustee Krueger to approve Resolution No. 03-, “Resolution Designating Village Hall as the Common Polling Place for the February 18, 2003 Spring Primary Election”. The motion carried unanimously.

B) Recommend Visioning Committee Appointments

Mr. Van Gompel reviewed the applications, noting that he attempted to forward a diverse group of individuals to serve on the committee. He emphasized that the Visioning Committee will play a major role in coordinating the visioning process, however additional input will be received during community-wide workshops, focus groups, and customer surveys.

Trustee Baker asked if the consultants have reviewed the applications. Mr. Van Gompel responded that they did not and that it was the role of the Village Board to appoint the committee.

Trustee Krueger said that more diversity may be needed because three of the individuals are connected with the 4^th of July Committee and there is an excess of members who have been long time residents.

Trustee Askew asked if there is a time limitation for appointing the committee so other volunteers could be considered. Mr. Van Gompel indicated that there is no requirement to make the appointments tonight. He discussed the overall timing of the visioning project along with the goal of completing the project by the Fall of 2003. He further explained his rationale for recommending several appointments.

Trustee Krueger suggested the appointment of Pastor Kelling in substitution of another candidate. Trustee Kundinger discussed the purpose and composition of the Visioning Committee. He said he did not want to delay appointment of the committee or the visioning project. He said that there was ample time to provide suggested names and that there may be ways to work other aspects of diversity into the committee.

Trustee Schilz said that while there were good candidates proposed, he was disappointed with the lack of diversity and quantity of candidates. He said that more consideration should be made for high school age representation.

President Jaberg indicated that it may be difficult to find additional volunteers because other strategic planning efforts are underway in the Village, including at the School District.

Trustee Nealy said that the proposed committee does not properly represent the Village of Brown Deer; however all of those proposed are qualified individuals. She expressed disappointment that more minorities and individuals with children in the school system were not included in the committee.

Trustee Krueger suggested that all those who completed applications but not selected for the committee be encouraged to participate in the focus group process. Mr. Van Gompel discussed the process used in considering volunteers and proposing the committee structure.

Trustee Nealy suggested representation from the church community and another minority member. Trustee Askew said that the committee should better represent the overall community.

Trustee Schilz suggested that someone representing a Brown Deer business should be on the list.

It was moved by Trustee Kundinger and seconded by President Jaberg to approve the appointments to the Visioning Committee as recommended by the Village Manager. Trustee Nealy suggested delaying action on this item until the next Village Board meeting. Discussion continued regarding delaying this item. It was discussed that there may be an opportunity to appoint other people to the committee in the next few weeks. Concerns were raised regarding specific members being represented on the committee and alternatives were considered. It was moved by Trustee Schilz and seconded by Trustee Krueger to amend the motion by substituting Anne Lutz for Sue Schneider. The motion to amend carried 6-1, with President Jaberg opposed. It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to amend the motion by substituting Phil Kurtz for Bob Oates. The motion to amend failed 2-5, with Trustees Krueger and Nealy in favor. The amended main motion carried 6-1, with Trustee Askew opposed.

VII. Committee Appointments

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Dave Wagner to the Community Development Authority to fill the unexpired term of Lisa Buraczewski.

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Nealy to confirm the appointment to the Community Development Authority. The motion carried unanimously.

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Don Carey to the Traffic and Public Safety Committee to fill the unexpired term of Connie Millet.

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to confirm the appointment to the Traffic and Public Safety Committee. The motion carried unanimously.

President Jaberg recommended the appointment of Tom Setzer to the 4th of July Committee.

It was moved by President Jaberg and seconded by Trustee Schilz to confirm the appointment to the 4th of July Committee. The motion carried unanimously.

VIII. Village President’s Report

President Jaberg reported on the following items:

At the recent meeting of the ICC, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District reviewed the DNR permit hearings. The impact of small pox vaccines and local Health Departments was also discussed.

The North Shore Fire Department has installed thermal cameras in the fire engines to assist in responding to emergencies safely and effectively. The Station 5 construction approval process has been created to control and monitor expenses.

As a reminder, please complete the pond survey included in the Village Newsletter.

IX. Village Manager’s Report

Mr. Van Gompel reported on the following items:

The Village received notification that the Government Finance Officers Association recognized the 2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report by awarding the Village with a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

X. Adjournment

It was moved by Trustee Krueger and seconded by Trustee Nealy to adjourn. The motion carried unanimously at 9:00 PM.

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Russell Van Gompel, Village Manager

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